England's double injury worries occurred after Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier stopped training before the Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Slovakia.
England are sweating over the fitness of Declan Rice and Kieran Trippier, who were absent from training with the rest of the squad ahead of their last-16 clash with Slovakia, according to The Sun.
Rice and Trippier have also missed training and are working on their own individual programmes. The Arsenal midfielder has been a regular for England since earning his first call-up during his West Ham days.
Coach Gareth Southgate has had difficulty finding a partner for Rice in midfield, and has not been able to find an alternative if this player is not fit to play. Southgate can now rely on Adam Wharton or Kobbie Mainoo to replace Rice in the holding midfield position. In the draw with Slovenia, the 53-year-old strategist chose Rice and Conor Gallagher to pair in midfield.
Meanwhile, Trippier's potential injury against Slovakia could be eased by Luke Shaw, with the Manchester United defender insisting he is ready to play after missing the entire group stage.
Trippier filled in at left-back during Shaw's absence, but was criticized for his poor performance at Euro 2024. Shaw was the only pure left-back in the Three Lions squad when Southgate refused Summon some other names.
According to the latest information, Phil Foden has returned to Germany to join the England team after returning to the country to welcome the birth of his third baby. The 24-year-old player and his teammates are actively preparing for the match against Slovakia in the 1/8 round of Euro 2024.
England will face Slovakia in the last 16 at 11pm on June 30 (Vietnam time). If they overcome Slovakia, Southgate's team will face either Italy or Switzerland in the quarter-finals. However, they still escaped the difficult group containing France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Spain until the final.